Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | South Africa  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of South Africa | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 30° 0′ 0″ S | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of South Africa is 1,221,037 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. South Africa is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 1,220,073 sq km. South Africa is around 1266.64 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,221,037 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,220,073 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 471,445 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 471,073 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.380 % | Negligible |
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Johannesburg | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | South African | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Afrikaans, English, and 10 others | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 78 % | 91.1 % |
The people of South Africa are called South African, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | South African rand | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | ZAR | STN |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +27 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .za | .st |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ZA | ST |
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National anthem of South Africa | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Springbok | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Blue Crane | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | King Protea | None |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Football |
National Colors  | Red, green, blue, gold, black and white | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 08:42 AM | 06:42 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (South Africa Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in South Africa is [08:42 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [06:42 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
South Africa is [ 2 hours ] ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of South Africa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 60,414,495, and the total population of São Tomé and Príncipe as of 2023 is estimated to be around 231,856.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, South Africa had 60,182,639 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in South Africa is 1.15% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.5 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 75.1 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.44 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Pretoria | São Tomé |
Current Time | 08:42 AM | 06:42 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 20.94 Degree Celsius | 26.56 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree | 3.32 km/hr, 259 Degree |
Humidity  | 82 % | 78 % |
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.34 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 416.31 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 307.78 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 27.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | HIV/AIDS (122.9 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 23.5 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 24.5 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2019 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 3.15 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in South Africa, is [ HIV/AIDS ]. Around 122.9 people per 100,000 people in South Africa, are dying of HIV/AIDS.
Similarly, around 51.6 people per 100,000 people in São Tomé and Príncipe, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of South Africa, spent [ 8.27% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of São Tomé and Príncipe, spent [ 7.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | South Africa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 44.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 30.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 8.77 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in South Africa, are 1.87 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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